Find Your Center
I recently saw Dreamworks Rise of the Guardians with my son, a holiday film about good versus evil and how belief can triumph over fear and be a powerful motivator.\n\nIn one scene Santa Claus tries to convince Jack Frost that he should join the Guardians. Unsure of himself and his place among them, Jack resists. […]
Inspiring Leaders
I am privileged to spend time in the presence of great leaders both professionally and personally. As a new feature to the blog, I’d like to showcase “thoughts on leadership” from leaders I know and respect, starting with Lori Seal. \n Lori Seal is currently Chief Operating Officer at Blytheco, a leading software and consulting firm serving […]
The Power of Positive Thinking
This coming Sunday I will run my first half marathon, Big Sur at Monterey Bay. I’ll be joined by my two friends, Karen Waller and Julee Holland, and 9,000 other runners on a scenic journey of 13.1 miles. I am ready. I have been training and feel prepared. I have confidence that my legs […]
Gratitude’s Gumption
“Gratitude turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order and confusion into clarity. It turns problems into gifts, the unexpected into perfect timing, and mistakes into important events.” Melodie Beattie\n\nGratitude is the restorative agent of well-being. It acts as a miracle-producing, mental tonic of healing awareness that come to us as a gift. It lives in […]
Ethical Edge Leaders of Integrity Awards
I attended a celebration of ethical excellence at the Ethical Edge LEADERS OF INTEGRITY awards luncheon as a guest of Don Harrell, Branch Manager of Merrill Lynch Laguna Niguel.\n\nThe special event honored four Orange County leaders who have modeled a sustained commitment to build trust-driven relationships that elevate and inspire those they serve. Each selected honoree represents […]
Chasing Mavericks
I love books and I love movies, so really I love a good story. My favorites are based on true stories. I am particularly drawn to stories of the underdog overcoming great odds and the triumph of the human spirit. Stories about a person or group pursuing, often at with extreme sacrifice, his or her […]
Missionary of Balance
Today a client called me a “missionary of balance.” There it is in a nut shell. It’s true I spend a great deal of time trying to persuade others about a particular set of principles that have helped me bring balance to my life as a business owner and mother.\n\nThis past weekend is an example […]
Energy Zappers
Simply defined “energy” is our capacity to do work. Many people I talk with are heading for an “energy crisis.” They are stressed, over-whelmed and on the brink of collapse. All is not lost, it is possible to have more energy and achieve your goals both at work and in life.\n\nI recently led a […]
Detour Ahead
I frequently run a loop around a lake in the Laguna Niguel Regional Park. Today, I ran into a detour. They were working on the bridge so I couldn’t go on my normal route. Instead, I headed out of the park using a different exit and ran past a road leading up the hill. […]
The Balance Between Ease and Effort
My weekly visit to the yoga studio is meant as a physical challenge and mental reprise from work. Yet very often a comment by the yoga instructor will strike a cord and bring clarity to many of the workplace challenges my clients face.\n\nToday, as we were holding a prolonged pose, people were holding their breath, […]